Billy Ray Cyrus performed at Donald Trump's Liberty Ball following the presidential inauguration on Monday, January 20 — but things didn't go as smoothly as the singer planned. The 63-year-old artist walked onto the stage in Washington,

Billy Ray Cyrus is speaking out after his bizarre performance at the Liberty Ball as part of President Donald Trump's inauguration, in which he experienced technical difficulties and was subsequently ridiculed online.

Billy Ray Cyrus' performance at the Liberty Ball during President Donald Trump's inauguration definitely raised eyebrows –– and now he's sharing his opinion on the event.

Billy Ray Cyrus delivered a slow-talking, technical difficulty riddled, bizarre performance at the post-inauguration Liberty Ball Monday.

After Billy Ray Cyrus faced technical difficulties during Donald Trump's Liberty Inaugural Ball, the country artist defended his performance.

Billy Ray Cyrus is 'insecure' about his 'changed' voice, a source tells PEOPLE exclusively, adding that the country music star put himself in a 'vulnerable situation' when he performed at The Liberty Ball during President Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan.

Billy Ray Cyrus' son Trace says he and sisters Miley and Noah are 'genuinely worried' for their country singer dad. 'You've pushed all of us away,' he writes.

"I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not," Cyrus told PEOPLE exclusively

On Friday, the country music icon revealed plans for a new album produced in collaboration with his son, Braison Cyrus. The announcement comes amidst reported family worries over Billy Ray Cyrus' well-being following a controversial and chaotic performance at President Donald Trump's post-inauguration Liberty Ball.

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